Noorzai also spelled as Noorzai (Pashto: نورزی) is the name of a Pashtun tribe, part of the Panjpai section of Durrani Tareen Pashtuns.[1] Their name means "son of light" whereas Nur is an Arabic word that means "light", and "zai" means "son of" in the Pashto language. Tribally speaking, they are disputed by many Zirak Pashtuns to neither be Durrani nor Ghilji.[2] Historically the Noorzai tribe can be found in Kandahar province, as well as Helmand province, Herat and Farah. Furthermore, the tribe is even spread out as far as Pakistan.[3] They are specifically centered in Panjwai district, Maywand district, Nawzad, Garmsir and Washir district.[1] These places were infamous for being one of the main battlegrounds during the war in Afghanistan.they Had A tribal war with Azhakzai Tribe(Zirak durrani)Because of Drug dealing of Chaman and Spin Boldak Border.it all start in 1895 when British came.then the Achakzai Tribe Claim That Spin boldak should be there while they fight against Afghanistan(Taliban).but Noorzai Tribe Believe that They are Against Islam and they only need money,another Reason is that they Fought against Taliban.soo that they get Faud by British,USSR,USA.Soo Noorzai want to revenge them.at the End Noorzai tribe Won the Spin boldak but still same Achakzai People are living there.Sher Muhammad and Mahmoud Shah was killed by Haji Abullah Khan Noorzai
Notable individuals
[edit]- Hibatullah Akhundzada, Supreme Commander of the Taliban and Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
- Bashir Noorzai, Former Afghan drug lord known for being the "Pablo Escobar of the Middle East". He was one of the earliest members of the Afghan militant group Taliban.
- Maulavi Ubaidurrahman Nurzai, Was a Taliban commander who fought against a NATO-led coalition in Helmand province. He took part in the battle of Garmsir.
- Mohammad Arif Noorzai, Former minister of border and tribe affairs for Afghanistan.
- Wali Muhammad Noorzai, prominent MPA and Noorzai tribal leader in Balochistan. He represents Quetta District and advocates for his constituents' rights and development. As a respected tribal leader, he resolves disputes and promotes peace, bridging the gap between government and tribal communities.
- Emir Yunus an-Noorzai, an official of the Mamluk Sultanate was responsible for the construction and founding of the city of Khan Yunis. The city which is located in the southern Gaza Strip is named after him.
- Haji Abdullah Khan Noorzai,He is Secret men known for killing baloch people in Pakistan he is form Spin boldak Afghanistan He as trades going in Smarty and USA/EU.
- Abdul Jabar Qahraman, Afghan army general who was an influential leader and politician.
- Zalmay Khalilzad, American diplomat and foreign policy expert. He was the highest muslim-american in government during his time in office. Furthermore, he was the former ambassador to Afghanistan during the bush administration. He took part in the Doha-agreement which caused the American armed forces to withdraw from Afghanistan.
References
[edit]- ^ Nurzai Clan
- ^ "Database". www.afghan-bios.info. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ Project, Joshua. "Pashtun Nurzai in Pakistan". joshuaproject.net. Retrieved 2024-05-12.